Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 315

Chapter 315 Time To Grow Up Gizem furrowed her brows. “Can you let go of me first? Desi mightsee us.” Samuel did her bidding, flashing her a stern look. Gizem leaped up and kept a distancefrom him. “It's the smell of my very own perfume,” was her explanation. Her words only madeSamuel shoot her a dubious leer. Gizem went on and elucidated her claim, “You can also replace thisscent on ancient books, Mr. Macari. It originated from a female physician and has a sedative effect.

I heard that your ex-wife was also a traditional medicine practitioner. I guess she must've followedthe same ancient prescription.” A coincidence? Suspicion rose within Samuel as he fixed his ice-coldgaze on Gizem. Could it be that she’s trying to bluff it out because of some ulterior motives? Neverin a million years did Gizem expect Samuel to be so vigilant over a measly fragrance. “You're atraditional medicine practitioner, too, you say?” His tone was as cold as the winter. “Yes.” Gizemnodded. “I learned traditional medicine before diving into modern medicine.” “All right. You mayleave,” ordered Samuel with an impassive countenance. “Okay.” With that, Gizem wheeled aroundand stepped out. Samuel heaved a sigh at that. My mind must've gone haywire. Why did I mistakeher for Kathleen? Gizem got back to the office, only to hear her phone ringing non-stop. She finallypicked up the call. Inmediately, Levi's yawn was heard coming from the other end of the line. “Whyaren't you back yet, Babe? I almost wanted to crash out, you know.” “Sorry, I'm not going backtonight. I'm going to stay overnight at the hospital,” stated Gizem. “Oh... I'll help you tidy up thehouse, then,” Levi stated helplessly. With an indifferent tone, Gizem declined his offer.

“There's no need for that. I've given Samuel my word to move into the Macari residence just so it'llbe easier for me to look after Desi.” Levi blinked his eyes in disbelief. “What? But why? You were sounbending when I invited you to stay at my house back then!” “Levi, I rejected you because I didn'twant you to misunderstand the relationship between us.” Gizem sounded rather nonchalant. “As forthe reason I moved in to stay with the Macaris, like I said, it's because of Desi.” It's also to follow mymaster’s instruction. “I don't care! Do you not love me anymore?” Grievance washed over Levi'sheart as he spoke. Gizem was stumped for words. “I've never ever loved you before.” “You meanlove would one day dissipate, correct?” said Levi in defeat. Gizem took out a bag of coffee,preparing to pull an all-nighter. “Hey, Levi. Love would never go away, okay? It's just that I've neverhad a thing for you, so there was no love from me to you, to begin with.” Levi then uttered in an icytone, “So... I'll send your baggage over tomorrow. Will that be okay?” “Yes, thank you. I'll be here atthe hospital to receive it,” replied Gizem calmly. “Got it.” A tinge of indignant rose within Levi"Worse comes to worst; I'll also move into the Macari residence.” Gizem was bereft of speech onthat note. “Don’t wear yourself out, you hear? I'll bring you breakfast as well.” Levi was still so sweettoward her. “Mm. Thanks.” Gizem nodded. Breathing out a long sigh, Levi hung up the phoneFinally, Gizem made herself a cup of coffee as she sat in front of the computer to continue herdissertation paper.

The next morning, Gizem sprawled on the desk and fell asleep. It was the knocking sound on thedoor that awoke her from her slumber. Rubbing her eyes, she answered, “Come in.” It was Levi.“Babe! Here comes your breakfast made with love!” He entered her office with a spring in his step.Gizem was at a loss for words. As Levi placed the breakfast right in front of her, he added, “Pleasecheck and accept the donuts and milk.” “Thank you.” Gizem appeared to be listless. Wearing a skin-deep grin, Levi stared blankly at her. At that moment, Gizem seemed to have recalled something."Aren“t you obsessed with good looks, Levi?” The latter bobbed his head in approval. Witnessingthat, Gizem became all the more curious. “I'm very much average-looking, at best. What makes youfall for me?” Prior to that, Levi had been in a relationship. Gizem, too, had seen his photo with hisgirlfriend. The latter was a blonde girl with blue eyes. Having a voluptuous figure, she was extremelystunning, so much so that she could easily be the world's most gorgeous woman. “Some of uswould only focus on the outside, while the others would need to consider their partner's innerbeauty.” Levi's smile reached his eyes as he gazed into Gizem's sparkling eyes. “My inner beautynever needs makeup, though. Would you reconsider?” Levi was only inches away from Gizem at thatpoint in time.

The latter wanted to shove him away. Right then, Samuel pushed open the door to Gizem's officeand marched in. At first glance, he assumed that that duo was locking lips with each other. He frozemomentarily before blurting out, “Sorry.” Embarrassed, Gizem quickly voiced out, “Why are youapologizing? We're not doing anything here, okay? Are you looking for me?” “My mom madebreakfast, and she prepared you a share as well. I'm here to deliver it to you.” As Samuel spoke, heput down the thermal lunchbox on her desk. “Excuse me.” With that said, he left. For someinexplicable reason, Samuel was rather displeased with what he had just seen. After Samuel walkedout of the office, Gizem turned to glare at Levi. “Thanks to you, there's a misunderstanding now.”"Why do you care?” Levi frowned. “Well, I don't, but it'd be very inconvenient for me if anyconfusion or dispute were to arise in the future.” Gizem then opened the lunchbox brought over bySamuel, only to replace some mashed potato, greens, and mushroom soup. “Wow. This is not tooshabby...” Levi arched a brow at that. “If there's nothing else, Levi, leave me,” suggested Gizemplacidly. “All right.” Having no choice, Levi spun on his heels. Bah! She's always chasing me away. Atlong last, Gizem could dig in peacefully upon Levi's departure. After finishing it, she cleaned thelunchbox before handing it back to Samuel. When she arrived at Samuel's ward, she only found himlying on the couch alone. Hearing the noise, Samuel opened his eyes. “Where's Desi?” came Gizem'squestion as she put down the empty lunchbox. “My mom took her out for some activities.” Samuel'scool gaze landed on Gizem. “Oh, right.

What's the relationship between you and Levi? Are you guys seeing each other?” “No.” Gizem shookher head. “We're only business partners.” Business partners? It's as clear as day that he's notportraying a business-like attitude toward her! “Is there anything else, Mr. Macari? If not, I shall getgoing.” Gizem was already making her way to the exit. “Does Windwell Corporation ring any bell foryou?” Samuel's tone reeked of naught but coldness. Startled, Gizem queried, “What's that?” “Oh?You don't know?” Samuel had his eyes fixated on her. Gizem shook her head ever so leisurely andconcurred with his opinion. “I have absolutely no idea. You might have to enlighten me.” Rising tohis feet, Samuel explained with a straight face, “This organization has always been researchingmedicine, and they only put their product on sale on the black market. But, they suddenly changedtheir business nature in the past year or two. I've got wind that even their core members havechanged.” “I've never heard of them at all. Sorry,” were Gizem's words, her demeanor as calm as atoad in the sun. Even after what she said, Samuel still hurled a sharp look at her. Unflustered, Gizemcontinued, “Are you thinking that I'm lying to you, Mr. Macari?” Samuel kept his lips buttoned."Since you don't trust me, run a background check on me. See if I'm in any way related to thatorganization.” Gizem was unwavering. “That I will do,” proclaimed Samuel in his deep voice. “I'll takemy leave, then.” Just when Gizem was about to leave, Samuel added, “I'll go through Desi'sdischarge procedures in a moment. Follow us to Florinia Manor later.” “All right.” Gizem nodded andleft right away. Taking his seat, Samuel squeezed his glabella with his slender fingers. There'ssomething off about Gizem... An hour later, Gizem followed Samuel and reached Florinia Manor. “Aquestion for you, Mr. Macari,” Gizem piped up flatly. “Ask away.” Samuel's reply was icy as usual. “Iheard that you all have been staying at the Macari residence, so why did you bring me here?” Gizemfelt perplexed.

“I'll only send the kids there during working hours because I'll be away from home,” Samuel wasemotionless when he said that. “Today's my off day, so the kids will be staying here. My mom andgrandma pampered the children too much already. I don’t want them to be spoiled.” I don't havemuch time left... I've got to educate them to stand on their own two feet before anything happens.